The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
The wolf will live peacefully with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat. The calf, the young lion, and the well-fed cattle will all be together, and a little child will lead them all.
This verse describes a future time of perfect peace where natural enemies will live together in harmony, even under the gentle leadership of a child.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during the 8th century BC when Israel faced threats from powerful enemies like Assyria. This prophecy about peaceful coexistence between natural predators and prey was part of Isaiah's vision of the coming Messianic kingdom. The imagery would have been especially meaningful to people living in a violent, war-torn world where survival often meant being stronger than your enemies.
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